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Should I Visit The Emergency Room For Enlarged Supraclavicular Lymph Nodes?
I have enlarged supraclavicular lymph nodes for approximately one year but recently they have doubled in size. I have also experienced several occurences of fingertip numbers in all 10 fingers on several occasions which lasts for a short period. I do not have health insurance and I m interested in knowing if a visit to the emergency room might be warranted. No other symptoms other than frequent night sweats but they could be attributed to post menopausal symptoms I suppose.
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
Hi, thank you for writing to Healthcare Magic.
Actually, an enlarged lymph node is a sign that something is wrong somewhere. Coupled with night sweats and age, it is necessary to rule out a malignant (cancerous) process. Some other causes could involve tuberculosis and even HIV, just to name a few. In my opinion, I would suggest you consult an Emergency room doctor for proper assessment and orientation to rule out these conditions.
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I wish you good health
Actually, an enlarged lymph node is a sign that something is wrong somewhere. Coupled with night sweats and age, it is necessary to rule out a malignant (cancerous) process. Some other causes could involve tuberculosis and even HIV, just to name a few. In my opinion, I would suggest you consult an Emergency room doctor for proper assessment and orientation to rule out these conditions.
I hope I have answered your query
I wish you good health
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